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Lizard

Real
Name: Dr. Curtis Connors Occupation: Research biologist Identity: SecretLegal Status: United States citizen with no criminal
record Former Aliases: NonePlace of Birth: Coral Gables, Florida Marital Status: MarriedKnown Relatives: Martha (wife), William (son)Group Affiliation: NoneBase of Operations: New York City and West Palm
Beach, FloridaFirst Appearance: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #6

History: Dr. Curtis Connors was an
Army surgeon whose right arm was amputated when it became
gangrenous from a war wound. Unable to remain a surgeon,
Connors undertook the scientific study of reptiles, soon
becoming a leading authority. Reptiles still possess the
ability to regenerate missing limbs whereas mammals have
evolved away from that trait. Connors discovered the precise
chemical substance that confers this ability, and administered
it to himself. He succeeded in regenerating his missing
arm but the mutagenic effects of the chemical did not
end and caused a body wide transformation to a reptilian-humanoid
form.

Possessed by a primitive but cunning reptilian
mind, the Lizard intended to gather a reptile army that
would supplant humanity as Earth's ruling species. But
Spider-Man stopped the
Lizard's schemes, using Connors' chemicals and scientific
knowledge to create a serum that reversed the original
formula's effects. However, the mutations the serum enacted
remain part of Connors' genetic makeup. Though he has
gone long periods without transforming into his reptilian
alter ego, the scientist has never been able to fully
free himself from the curse of the Lizard. In fact, the
reptilian persona seems to be awake in Connors' subconscious,
hinting at a larger agenda for the world and humanity
than previously

At one point, the villain Calypso apparently
put the Lizard under her control, but it was actually
a clone of Connor's Lizard-form. He went on a killing
spree in New York City, which ended only when he killed
Calypso. Spider-Man and a bounty hunter named Warrant
went looking for this Lizard and started a three-way battle.
The Lizard jumped into quicksand and was thought dead.
In reality, this Lizard in the quicksand mutated into
a more reptilian monster. The first one destroyed the
second Lizard when it tried to kill Curtis's son.

Height: 5 ft. 11 in. Weight: 175 lbs Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown

Strength Level: The Lizard has superhuman
strength, enabling him to lift (press) approximately 12
tons.

Known Superhuman Powers: The Lizard
possesses a number of superhuman powers endowed by his
reptilian form, including his superhuman strength. His
powerful leg muscles enable him to clear 12 feet in a
standing high jump and 18 feet in a standing broad jump.
His alligator-like hide is tougher than human skin, and
is capable of resisting the penetration of small caliber
bullets. His reaction time is about twice that of the
normal human being and he can run at speeds of up to 45
miles per hour.

The Lizard possesses a 6.5-foot tail, which
he can whip at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Like a
gecko lizard, his hands and feet have retractable 1-inch
hooks growing from the base of his palm and the ball of
his foot, and his fingers and toes are covered with scores
of tiny claws to create adhesive pads. As a result, the
Lizard can support his weight climbing up and down normally
intractable surfaces.

When the Lizard, the R-complex of Connors'
brain (the most primitive region of the human brain containing
the most bestial drives) takes over the cerebellum, causing
Connors' mind to become progressively inhuman. The Lizard
gains a quasi-telepathic ability to communicate with and
command all reptiles within about a one-mile radius of
himself.

Abilities: In his human form, Dr.
Curtis Connors is a brilliant biologist and biochemist,
and is a leading herpetologist (a scientist who studies
reptiles).